Temple Beth David - Rochester, NY

02/28/2025

11/27/2024

Save the date and get ready to ROC the Day with us! This year, JFS Rochester is ROC'ing the day for the Holiday Basket Program at the Brighton Food Cupboard. Follow the link below to make your donation on December 3rd!
https://roctheday.org/roc-the-day/causes/JFSholidaybaskets

11/22/2024

“Ger Vetoshav”: A Lesson on Vulnerabilities and Humility
Hayyei Sarah
By : Gordon Tucker
Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, Assistant Professor of Jewish Philosophy
Posted On Nov 22, 2024 / 5785 | Torah Commentary | Social Justice

Abraham rose, as he had to, from his wailing, because there was a necessary and sacred task to perform. And at that moment of needing to bury his dead, an enormity confronted him. Here’s how Abraham put it: “ger vetoshav anokhi”—I am merely a stranger (ger), come to be an alien resident (tos...